Simpson: American Crime Story.

He capped his speech with his endorsement for president: Obama out!

This marks Vances first Emmy and first nomination.

ALL CROPS: THE PEOPLE v. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY “Manna From Heaven” Episode 109 (Airs Tuesday, March 29, 10:00 pm/ep) – Pictured: Courtney B. Vance as Johnnie Cochran. CR: Byron Cohen /FX

Credit: Byron Cohen /FX

Although Vance, 56, has been acting for three decades, Cochran was something of a breakout role.

To play the silver-tongued lawyer, Vance focused on capturing his essence rather than trying to imitate him.

As hetoldThe Frameearlier this year, I simply had to get my head in the right space.

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